Good question, even if it has already been answered.
Lorne didn't want to start with an Oddworld film because some people may see him lacking experience in the role of CG movie director. Those people were suspected to ask Lorne to change his vision to adapt it to what they think might be better solutions. Citizen Siege was kinda new, so certain parts could be changed and a bit compromised without upsetting the fans (they would probably never know about it).
After that Lorne will be able to show to those same persons he is able to direct that kind of movies and he will get a lot more freedom to do what he really want to do: an Oddworld Movie, but this time he wont have to change bits and stuff or compromise his vision.
In short, it's a well thought strategy to be able to bring a glorious Oddworld Movie to the fans, the way Lorne wanted us to see it.
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